Legislative elections to be overseen by 4000 national and foreign observers

Rabat, November 22, 2011 (MAP)

As Morocco prepares for the first legislative elections following the adoption of a new constitution, 4000 national and international were accredited to oversee the elections.

According to the National Human Rights Council,  4000 observers belonging to 16 national and international bodies were accredited by a special committee set up to this end.

Observers representing Morocco’s civil society include notably the National Human Rights Council and the Moroccan Organisation for Human Rights along with other human rights and youth associations.

The international observers include delegations representing the National Democratic Institute (NDI), the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, the elections network in the Arab World, Gender Concerns International and the International Research Group for Transregional & Emerging  Area Studies.

The observers will ensure against irregularities, make sure international standards are well observed and will oversee impartially during the election process.

The Moroccan constitution, adopted by landslide majority following referendum on July 1, enshrines the observation of elections to guarantee free and transparent elections and ensure the authorities’ impartiality.